SUPREME COURT

Apr 13 2025POLITICS

A Wrongfully Deported Man's Fight for Return

A man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia was sent to El Salvador by mistake. This happened last month due to a slip-up by the U. S. government. He was 29 years old at the time. The U. S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must bring him back. This was a unanimous decision made on Thursday. The Trump administration was given a deadline to provide details about...

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

The Fight to Bring Back a Man Wrongly Sent Away

A federal judge in Maryland is pushing the government to bring back a man who was sent to El Salvador by mistake. The judge wants the government to do everything it can to get him back to the United States as soon as possible. The man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, was deported even though he had been living in Maryland for over a decade with his family, who are all U. S. ci...

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Apr 11 2025POLITICS

A Man's Fight to Return Home After a Wrongful Deportation

The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision regarding Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a man from Maryland. He was wrongly sent to El Salvador and is now in custody there. The court ordered the Trump administration to help bring him back to the United States. The court's decision came after a district court judge had already ordered Abrego Garcia's return. T...

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

The Power Play: Supreme Court's Temporary Nod to Trump's Board Member Firing

The highest court in the land has stepped in to temporarily allow the Trump administration to remove two board members from independent agencies. This move hints at their potential backing for the president's desire to have more control over hiring and firing decisions. The court's chief, John Roberts, put a hold on a lower court's decision that had temporarily rein...

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Firing Frenzy: Supreme Court's Ruling on Federal Worker Terminations

The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision about federal worker firings. It allowed the Trump administration to proceed with dismissing around 16, 000 probationary federal employees. This ruling came in an unsigned opinion, and the court did not delve into whether the firings were legal. Instead, it focused on whether the nonprofits suing had the right to...

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

A Shift in Deportation Rules: What Happened After the Supreme Court's Ruling

A significant change happened in the world of immigration law. The Supreme Court made a big decision. They said that the Trump administration could start deporting people again. These people are said to be part of a criminal group from Venezuela. The court's ruling came out on a Monday evening. It allowed the government to use a law from wartime. This law is called t...

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Apr 08 2025POLITICS

Courtroom Wins and Political Moves: A Quick Look at the Week's Biggest News

The Supreme Court made a big decision this week. It ruled in favor of former President Trump on a key issue. This ruling is part of a larger story about how the court's decisions shape the country's policies. The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Homeland Security made a deal. This agreement is important because it shows how different government agencie...

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Apr 07 2025POLITICS

Judges Push Back Against Trump's Board Member Fires

The legal battle over presidential power is heating up. A recent ruling by an appeals court has allowed two board members, fired by former President Trump, to return to their jobs temporarily. This decision sets the stage for a potential showdown at the Supreme Court. The court's decision hinges on a 90-year-old ruling. This old ruling, known as Humphrey's Executor,...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Why States Are Facing Off Over Supreme Court Elections

State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn't new but has been building for years, with both major parties now tr...

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

The Fight Over Medicaid and Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court had a lively debate on Wednesday. The topic was whether states should be able to stop giving Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood. This isn't just about one state or one organization. It's part of a bigger fight over who gets to decide where low-income patients go for their healthcare. South Carolina is leading the charge. They argue that public mo...

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